Cabins and cottages in the North of Boston region of Massachusetts offer the dual advantages of privacy and room to spread out combined with friendly neighbors. Among all MA vacation rentals in this region of Salem, Rockport, Gloucester, MA, and nearby Cape Ann, cabins and cottages tend to work well for active family vacations and for people who seek outdoor activity. Many have fireplaces, refrigerators, and porches. North of Boston region, including picturesque Cape Ann, is a place to go whale watching in Gloucester, visit museums of witchcraft in Salem, learn about New England’s seafaring past at the Peabody Essex Museum, enjoy art and beautiful harbor vistas in Marblehead and Rockport, see the history of the Industrial Revolution in Lowell, MA, and dine on lobster and seafood at every stop.